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August 20, 2026 - 14:14

What started as a small gathering of competitive gamers has grown into a regional touchstone. The SoDak Circuit, an esports series based in South Dakota, is now drawing players and spectators from...

August 19, 2026 - 18:19

When you picture an adult making a living from video games, the old stereotype of a dark basement and a bag of chips might still pop up. But that image is outdated. Competitive gaming, or esports,...

August 19, 2026 - 03:40

A group of game developers from Bethesda held another protest on Wednesday, continuing their pushback against the recent wave of layoffs at Xbox. The demonstration, which took place outside the...

August 18, 2026 - 21:29

A new book promising a comprehensive look at the many video game adaptations of the Alien franchise is set to hit shelves later this year. Written by games journalist Mike Diver, the title is...

August 18, 2026 - 14:12

Prosecutors in Hennepin County have charged two people in connection with the theft of 26 Nintendo Switch 2 games from a Best Buy store in Eden Prairie. The stolen merchandise is valued at over...

August 15, 2026 - 10:20

A new fighting game is making waves for its commitment to representation, and it is not just about the combat. `Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game` is being highlighted as a standout title for...

August 14, 2026 - 21:32

Jordan recently spent some time with Splatoon Raiders on the Switch 2, and the big takeaway is that this game does not waste your time. For someone who has never really clicked with the competitive...

August 14, 2026 - 04:15

BlueUplink just started shipping the TACCOM v2, a portable VoIP device that works entirely inside multiplayer games. Unlike a normal walkie-talkie, this radio does not pick up real-world signals....

August 13, 2026 - 11:07

Sony has packed its August offering with a mix of big-budget sequels and indie gems, giving subscribers plenty of reasons to clear out their hard drives. The headliner is Helldivers 2, the chaotic...

August 12, 2026 - 23:27

I was tempted to take Rami Ismail up on his offer to fly around Cologne during Gamescom. Many moons ago, I took several months of flying lessons because flying is an absolute marvel. It is why,...

August 12, 2026 - 10:10

If you have a shelf full of old PlayStation, Xbox, or even Sega Saturn games, you know the struggle of keeping those discs playable. Scratches, disc rot, and the slow death of optical drives make...

August 11, 2026 - 07:08

Bally`s Chicago is hitting pause on certain portions of its permanent casino construction, a move that comes as city leaders clash over whether to allow a major expansion of video gaming terminals...

August 10, 2026 - 17:53

The old rules of fame and entertainment are shifting. It is no longer enough for a movie to simply be watched or a celebrity to just be photographed. The new engine driving Hollywood and the...

August 10, 2026 - 06:58

If you have sunk hundreds of hours into Wraeclast and you are looking for a new adventure that scratches the same itch, you have plenty of options. The genre of action RPGs is packed with deep...

August 9, 2026 - 03:05

Snail Games, the studio behind titles like ARK: Survival Evolved, recently offered a deeper look at how it sees artificial intelligence reshaping the social side of online gaming. During a...

August 8, 2026 - 02:02

A bold new voice in game development is calling for the complete fragmentation of the industry. Instead of a few dominant platforms, publishers, and storefronts, the developer envisions a landscape...

August 6, 2026 - 17:39

Saudi Arabia has shifted its playbook. Instead of purchasing a major American sports franchise, the kingdom has struck a deal with Electronic Arts that puts its brand directly inside the most...

August 6, 2026 - 03:39

Southeast Asia`s video game industry is set for a major expansion over the next several years, with new projections pointing to a market value of $7 billion by 2030. The growth is being fueled by a...

August 5, 2026 - 02:04

Motohide Eshiro, the director behind Capcom`s Onimusha 2: Samurai`s Destiny, recently opened up about the game`s unusual development path. In a new interview, he described how the project started...

August 4, 2026 - 08:18

Garena and Pocketpair have officially unveiled Palworld Online, a mobile MMORPG that takes the creature-collecting survival phenomenon into a persistent, shared world. The announcement lands well...

August 1, 2026 - 03:35

Sony`s PlayStation 5 is heading into late summer with a slate of heavy hitters that should keep every kind of player busy. While the year started with a few quiet months, August 2026 is shaping up...

July 31, 2026 - 02:52

In a culture obsessed with productivity and speed, philosopher and game designer Ian Bogost is pushing back against the relentless drive for efficiency. He argues that modern life has trapped...

July 29, 2026 - 05:11

A single question has sparked curiosity among gamers and collectors alike: just how many titles make up the largest video game collection on the planet? While most of us might own a few dozen...

July 28, 2026 - 12:20

A new video game featuring the iconic stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob is officially in development, promising a laid-back but mature take on the farming simulation genre. The project is being backed...

July 27, 2026 - 20:59

Game Pass was supposed to be Xbox`s golden ticket. After the Xbox One generation went off the rails with bad messaging and weaker sales, Microsoft bet everything on a subscription model. The idea...

July 27, 2026 - 10:29

There are no two monsters alike in Critter Crosser, and that is by design. The game`s latest feature is a dedicated monster generator tool that lets players create custom pixel-style creatures from...

July 26, 2026 - 08:58

Fable, the beloved franchise from Xbox, is gearing up for a showdown with one of PlayStation`s most iconic titles, God of War, as the release date for Laufey draws near. Fans of both series are...

July 25, 2026 - 00:37

If you enjoy Tetris 99, now is a great time to dive back into the game. With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, players can access a limited-time event that allows them to collect special in-game...

July 24, 2026 - 09:13

Insomniac Games brought the house down at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with a fresh, brutal story trailer for its upcoming title, `Marvel`s Wolverine.` The footage, shown behind closed doors to a...

July 23, 2026 - 22:19

The head of Amazon`s gaming division has forecast a major shift in how people will play video games, suggesting that dedicated consoles like PlayStation and Xbox could become obsolete. Speaking...